An Oakland County man from Farmington faces multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed chase in Shelby Township, with speeds clocking at more than 100 mph over the limit while intoxicated and in possession of a stolen firearm. According to ClickOnDetroit, authorities apprehended Anthony Averitte curled up in the backseat of a black Ford Mustang, after a resident’s report of the same vehicle recklessly parking in their driveway prompted police to pursue.
The initial sighting of the speeding Mustang occurred on June 13, with the vehicle traveling at 75 mph in a 45 mph zone. When the police officer gave chase, the car accelerated to 143 mph within the same speed-limited area, as described between the lines by the Shelby Township Police Department’s social media post. A homeowner’s call led authorities to the suspect after fleeing initially, with Averitte eventually found in possession of the vehicle and the incriminating evidence.
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